The sickened luna’s last chance

Chapter 4

Ella POV

I left Gabriel and Sophia standing in the garden. I didn’t turn back to look at them, although I could sense their expressions of shock.

The thought of two of the biggest pains in my ass being dumbfounded by my actions brought a smile to my face.

Now, I just had one more person to throw off: Alexander.

I made my way inside, deciding that a nap really did sound lovely after the morning I’d had so far. My suite was all the way on the west wing of the mansion, a good five minutes’ walk through the labyrinthine halls.

When I finally reached my suite and stepped inside, I hesitated, glancing at the small bed pushed into the corner. I couldn’t help but wrinkle my nose at the sight.

My room was small and insignificant-basically a glorified guest suite. It was well-appointed and cozy-a small bed with a handmade quilt laid on top, a little en suite bathroom, and a writing desk under the window-but hardly fit for a Luna.

I should have been dignified enough to share a room with Alexander all these years, but when he had shoved me as far away from his quarters as he possibly could, I hadn’t argued.

I had taken the assignment with a smile and had even thanked him, as if being treated like a guest in my own home was work thanking him over.

And what was even worse was that my sleeping arrangement hadn’t gone unnoticed. The

household staff may not have realized that Alexander and I were never intimate, but they certainly knew that he didn’t like me.

I would often hear them gossipping about it, whispering and giggling over my humiliation. They said that I was no better than a mistress, that I didn’t even have my husband’s respect.

They were right.

The thought now made my stomach twist with discomfort. Now that death was so close I could taste it, it broke my heart to think I had spent so many years limiting myself.

Lilith was right; if I wanted to live, then I needed to change.

And even if I survived this, then I needed to be true to myself afterwards. I couldn’t bear to waste any more time letting myself get used and abused.

I made a decision then; I wouldn’t be napping in this room. No, I would go where I should have gone a long time ago.

Without hesitating, I turned on my heel and strode out of my room and down the hall. The closer I

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came to Alexander’s quarters, the more heads I turned. But I kept my head held high and moved with purpose, not letting anyone stop me.

Goddess, even the lighting and decor was better in the east wing. Ornate skylights above cast intricate swirling patterns across the marble floors, and portraits depicting Alphas and Lunas from days long gone lined the walls.

To think that I had spent so many years avoiding this side of the mansion…

she saw me, although the confusion on her face was evident. “Alpha

move out of the way,

as I had never done before, especially without him in

Alexander’s scent washed over me as I stepped into the

room into semi-darkness, so it took my eyes a moment to adjust. But as they did, I became aware of the room’s grand space-tall ceilings, a large main chamber with a smaller antechamber and an enormous en suite

large four-poster canopy bed dominated the main space, freshly made with clean sheets and plush pillows. In the antechamber was a comfortable sitting area with a

as how he had his own study-another luxury I wasn’t afforded even though there were plenty of spare rooms in

for it.

of a small swimming pool. A walk-in shower with crystal doors

take

some of the bottles of lotions and soaps. I lavished myself for a

clothes. He mostly just owned suits, some of which I pulled off the rack and tossed onto the floor just for good measure, but I found a plush robe that was luxurious under

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fabric felt like I was wrapped in

idiot, I scurried over to the bed and threw the covers back. I climbed in and nuzzled down into the blankets,

sheets.

a Luna should

been in his room-and I did intend for him to find out-but that was the whole point. And if I could also have the time of my life, for once, while working to make him

grow heavy, and

to a familiar scent: bourbon and woodfire

Alexander.

mirror with his back turned

just watch him. I had never seen Alexander shirtless before, and while I knew he was muscular and well-built,

This was something else.

felt upon seeing his broad shoulders and muscular back was

position, I found my gaze wandering over his form, savoring the way his waist narrowed until it disappeared into his

have been mine if only he hadn’t been so

I could have been sharing a bed

going to assume you slept enough if you’re so wide awake now, staring

reverie, and my face instantly reddened. I shot upright, suddenly feeling more bashful than I should have-I had chosen to come here and use his room to anger

turned around, frowning. Goddess, the front of him was even

back.

so eager to be

spoke, his gaze dipped, and I realized with a start that the

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had seen everything.

reddened even further, and I shifted,

Alex swiftly moved toward

bed by my wrists. One knee hooked over and pushed my left thigh to the side so